Instant coffee is no less than a boon! Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, instant coffee saves us from the tired slumps that we often go through every morning!
Different from the regular coffee, instant coffee is made for people who are in a rush. It’s a type of coffee that has already been brewed, so that you save time in the morning.
Now, just because it is a cheaper alternative, it does not mean that it doesn’t come with benefits of its own.
Instant coffee is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, which boosts metabolism, improves liver health and helps in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Although the name suggests that it is made as an instant drink, you can also use it for different purposes.
It’s not only an aid for us to feel a little energized every morning, but also has some miraculous benefits and uses:
1. Face masks
If you haven’t tried a coffee face mask, you definitely need to! Instant coffee is in the powdered form, so you can use a couple drops of water to turn it into a face mask consistency and apply it directly to your face. The antioxidants in it are absorbed into your skin, making it more elastic and helps in fighting wrinkles and fine lines. Plus the caffeine helps the blood circulation, reducing the dark circles and redness/puffiness of your face. Instant coffee face mask also helps in fighting off the damages caused by UV rays and thus, makes your skin healthier.
2. Air freshener
We can all agree that coffee smells amazing, so wouldn’t it be a nice idea to use it as an air freshener? Take two socks and put one over the other, then fill it with instant coffee and tie it up with an elastic. It’s that simple! Place your delicious smelling air freshener near an air vent, or in your closet to make everything around to remind you of the astonishing smell of coffee.
3. For an exfoliating bath
As we mentioned before, instant coffee is great for the skin. So, don’t just limit it to your face. Use instant coffee as a scrub for your body and see the amazing results. Coffee helps in reducing cellulite and improves the blood circulation. It also helps remove dead cells and makes skin smoother and younger. Make your own scrub by mixing instant coffee with raw coconut oil and sea salt.
4. Liven up your house plants
Just like us, plants can also use a pick me up from time to time. So, when your plants look a little weak, sprinkle some instant coffee directly on the soil after watering it, or mix a little instant coffee in the water. Your plants will spring back to life with this little hack!
5. Coffee hair mask
If you are a brunette and looking for hair salons to darken your hair, there is no need to look further. Make your home your personal hair salon and try this DIY coffee hair mask. Make a pot of strong instant coffee and add honey plus olive oil to it. Let it cool off. Then, apply it through your hair and tuck it under a shower cap. Leave it for 45 minutes to 1 hour and then wash it off. Ta-Da! Your hair will not only be darkened, but also become more shinier and healthier. The antioxidants in the instant coffee get absorbed in the hair follicles as well as the hair itself, making it healthier. It reduces hair fall, moisturizes hair and aids hair growth.
6. Cleaning agent
Homemade cleaning products are the rage right now, and for good reason. Make your own with instant coffee. Use instant coffee granules with water to get rid of those stubborn food stains and grease stains. This cleaning agent is great for kitchen tiles and utensils, so don’t use it on your carpets or couches.
7. Hand cleanser
After a hefty evening of chopping garlic or onions, your hands might not be in the best state of smell. Use instant coffee and scrub your hand with it before washing them under running water. The coffee smell will remove the stinky odor from your hands and leave it smelling awesome and make the skin smoother.
8. Remove fleas from your dog
Fleas are not a fan of coffee. So, when your dog is scratching due to these unwanted guests, use instant coffee. After giving your dog a bath, rub instant coffee all over his fur and leave it for 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse him again and your dog will be fleas free. You might want to use a brush to clean out the coffee thoroughly, but it’ll pay off in the end in the form of a flea free dog.
9. Bake a coffee cake
If you are a fan of coffee, these coffee cakes are going to be your favorite too! Try mixing instant coffee to your cake recipe to turn it into a coffee cake, or try our recipes for Coffee Cakes and enjoy the taste of this heavenly delight. Adding coffee to the cake enhances its flavour and makes it a tiny bit healthier. Moist and flavorsome, these cakes will become an instant hit.
The secret ingredient
A pinch of instant coffee can become that secret pinch of flavor in recipes like ice cream, steaks and desserts. It makes the recipe turn out to be more tender and give it that little twist of flavor that will leave your guests craving for more. Try this ingredient as a magic enhancer to impress everyone around you.
Now, as you can see, instant coffee is not just here to wake you up from your morning slumps. It can be used in many other ways, so get off your chair and try these amazing uses to make your life a little bit easier and healthier!
